Group 1 - The core argument is that recent claims by Western politicians and media regarding China's economic practices are misleading, emphasizing that domestic consumption is a primary driver of China's economic growth [1] - In 2022, consumption contributed 44.5% to economic growth, and in the first half of 2023, domestic demand accounted for 68.8% of GDP growth, with final consumption expenditure contributing 52% [1][3] - The retail sales of consumer goods reached 24.5458 trillion yuan in the first half of 2023, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.0%, indicating a speeding up in sales growth [3] Group 2 - The retail sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment increased by 30.7% year-on-year, while the retail volume of new energy vehicles surpassed 5 million units, growing by 33.3% [3] - China's manufacturing capabilities are increasingly aligned with domestic consumer demand, enhancing product quality and technological content, which supports the domestic economic cycle [3][4] - The outbound tax refund sales increased by 94.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2023, reflecting a growing interest from foreign consumers in purchasing Chinese goods [3] Group 3 - China's consumer market is one of the fastest-growing globally, with retail sales reaching 48.8 trillion yuan in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, providing significant opportunities for global businesses [4] - International brands are increasing their investments in China, opening stores and launching new products to capitalize on the market's growth [4] - China is committed to an open and inclusive economic development model, contributing to global economic growth and job creation through expanded imports [4][5]